Fri, May 01
|McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fairgrounds
Spring MAR - 2026
Bald Eagle Grotto is proud to celebrate 40 years underground, and we are excited to serve as your host for the 2026 Spring MAR Field Meet, held at the McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fairgrounds in McClure, Pennsylvania.
Time & Location
May 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – May 03, 2026, 12:00 PM
McClure Bean Soup Festival & Fairgrounds, 7 E Ohio St, McClure, PA 17841, USA
About the Event
We extend our sincere thanks to the many individuals who contributed their time and effort to organizing this MAR meet. Special appreciation goes to the landowners who graciously allow the MAR community access to their caves. As always, please respect all landowners and their requests—both above and below ground.
While RV hookups are not available, campers and tents are welcome on the property. Bathrooms and showers are available 24/7. Pets are welcome but must be kept on a leash at all times, and owners are responsible for cleanup. Please note that pets are not permitted on cave properties.
This site will be updated regularly as new information becomes available, so please check back often.
Cave softly, and plan for a great weekend!
— Bald Eagle Grotto
If you do not wish to sign up through the online ticketing portal, please download and print the below form, which can be mailed in for registration.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Water and soda will be provided to registered participants on both Friday and Saturday evenings. No individual campfires will be permitted in the camping areas. There will be a bonfire centrally located in the event area for all to enjoy. Alcoholic beverages are BYOB. Please be discreet when drinking and remember the legal drinking age is 21.
Friday
Check in and on-site registration opens at Noon at the upper pavilion by the restrooms.
Cave trip sign-ups for Saturday’s organized (led) cave trips will take place Friday evening at the Bingo Hall around 9:30pm.
Bonfire in the Grove
Saturday
Doughnuts & coffee will be provided at the registration area starting at 8:30am.
Guided and Self-Guided Cave Trips
If you are going on an unguided tour, please sign out at the registration area and include your destination, names of the people in your group, license plate number of all vehicles and expected return time.
Saturday afternoon non-caving activities.
Enjoy Snyder County and the surrounding areas.
Saturday Evening
Dinner will begin at 6:30 so don’t be late! The Saturday evening meal will consist of BBQ chicken or a vegetarian choice of cabbage steak, sides, and dessert. All prepared by Airy Dale Farm Market of Beaver Springs and served in the Bean Soup Pavilion.
@ 8:30PM a Presentation.
Enjoy the rest of the night with friends and a bonfire.
Sunday
PCC Breakfast is served starting around 7:30am
The PCC meeting will take place around 9:30am in the pavilion of the registration area.
2026 Spring MAR closes up at 12pm
Enjoy Snyder County and the surrounding areas. Have a safe ride home and see you at the next MAR field meet.
Tickets
General Admission
Sale ends
Apr 17, 11:50 PM
General Admission ticket for attendees age 17+. Dinner Included in General Admission. Cave Pack Lunch, Choices of: Turkey & Cheese Ham & Cheese PB&J Lunch can be Picked up at Registration
From $35.00 to $45.00
$45.00
$40.00
$40.00
Child Admission
Sale ends
Apr 17, 11:50 PM
General Admission ticket for attendees age 6-16. Dinner Included in General Admission. Cave Pack Lunch, Choices of: Turkey & Cheese Ham & Cheese PB&J Lunch can be Picked up at Registration
From $15.00 to $25.00
$25.00
$20.00
$20.00
Child (5 and Under)
Sale ends
Apr 17, 11:50 PM
General Admission ticket for attendees age 5 and under. Dinner Included in General Admission.
From $0.00 to $5.00
$5.00
$0.00
Total
$0.00